Advantages: Fun, cheap to run and insure, stylish and safe. Disadvantages: Leaky sunroofs.
This review is based on a 2004 Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamique.
After having an accident in my previous Clio (a 1.616v Dynamique) I set out looking for a new car, eventually I found myself (after much looking) the following car?
A 2004 Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamique in flame red, the colour I really wanted, my previous car had digital climate control and an electric sunroof so I purposefully found a car that also had these features.
Being the 2004 model it had the face lifted front end (MK2 PH3)
The car I found had the following specification:
Performance:
Engine - 1.2 16v 4cyl MPI (multipoint injection)
Power - 75bhp
Torque - 105Nm
0-60 - 12.6secs
Top Speed - 106mph
Gearbox - 5 speed manual
Interior:
Sports seats
Digital Climate Control
Electric Sunroof with sunblind
Electric windows (one touch ...
Advantages: Great handling, nippy, good fuel consumption, good features Disadvantages: Slightly smaller boot than competitors, rear seats don't fold flat
I have owned my Ford Fiesta 1.4 16v since last June. My particular model is a 3dr, which is more rare in this Ghia specification.
Features include:
- Leather seats
- Air Condition
- CD player
- iPod connection (optional extra)
- Automatic lights
- Automatic windscreen wipers
- Electric folding wing mirrors
- 6x2 Spoke 15" alloy wheels
- Front fog lights
- Chrome effect front grill
- Trip/MPG/Miles to empty computer
- Steering wheel height adjustment
Technical points
- Petrol
- 5 speed gearbox
- Insurance group 5
- CO2 147 g/km - £125 tax a year
- 12,500 mile service intervals
- 80 BHP
- 0-62: 12.3 secs
- 45 litre fuel tank
The car is a great little run around in town, and is very easy to park. Through 1st, 2nd and 3rd it is very nippy, so is the perfect town car. However, it also holds up well on the motorway, accelerating well in ...
Advantages: Looks, Comfort, quality Disadvantages: Fuel Economy, short gear ratio
I have had 2 of these cars and various other VW's so im quite familiar with them all.
I mainly bought the polo 16v for its looks and it was also the highest spec polo at the time of production. It came with power steering, electric everything, colour coded bumpers (16v sportier bumpers) c/c mirrors and the 16v alloys as standard (there were 2 styles depending on year).
The build quality of the car is something french manufacturers can only dream of, or should i say, aspire to. The doors are chunky, the sports seats are slightly bucketed for support, the interior is pleasant and not got that cheap 'plasticy' feel a lot of others have.
If you break something parts are plentiful in the scrap yards and ebay. Steer clear of VW as they overcharge. The engine is easy to navigate and it is clear to see that it is a 16v under there ...
